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The Great Guadiana Route (GR15) is a long-distance linear hiking trail (approximately 65 km in the Algarve, with extensions in the Alentejo) that follows the Guadiana River, connecting the Algarve coast (Vila Real de Santo António) to the mountainous interior (Alcoutim and Mértola), crossing diverse landscapes (mountains, Barrocal, coastline), cultural and natural heritage, making it ideal for hiking and mountain biking, with connection points to other routes such as the Via Algarviana (GR13). 👍🥾🦯

High on a hill near Afonso Vicente, stand the Lavajo Menhirs, Neolithic stone sentinels that have guarded the silence of this valley for over five thousand years. Carved in greywacke and engraved with circles and dimples, these monoliths seem to align themselves in an ancient mystery. Recovered and restored in 2004, they have returned to their original location, inviting passersby to imagine a time when the stone spoke to the sun.

Along the Guadiana, the path meanders serenely, following the river's slow rhythm between hills of olive, almond, and fig trees. A former river of fishermen and miners, the Guadiana, called the "river of ducks" by the Romans, continues to connect Alentejo with Algarve and Portugal with Spain, a tranquil mirror of southern history and life.

Sanlúcar de Guadiana, in the province of Huelva, is a charming town on the border with Portugal, located on the banks of the Guadiana River. Its natural beauty, history, and outdoor activities make it an ideal destination for a relaxing and exciting getaway.

The "old" castle of Alcoutim is located about one kilometer north of the town, on a hill overlooking the Guadiana River and the Castillo de San Marcos in Spain. The site complements a visit to the Archaeological Museum and is freely accessible.

Alcoutim is a small but attractive village in the interior of the Algarve. It is located about 40 kilometers from the coast on the border river with Spain, the Guadiana. The most beautiful sight of Alcoutim is actually the view of its twin village Sanlucar de Guadiana. You can cross by ferry, but also very spectacularly with a zipline. The only one in the world with which you cross the border.

Alcoutim is a town and municipality in the Faro district of Portugal. The municipality has a total area of 577 km² and had 3,770 inhabitants in 2001. The town of Alcoutim, located in the easternmost part of the municipality on the Spanish border, just across the Guadiana River from the Spanish city of Sanlúcar de Guadiana in the province of Huelva. So you can cross the river to Spain by boat 🇪🇸

This mill, built in the 18th century, was restored to its original state in 1996. It is made of stone and clay and stands approximately seven and a half meters tall. Its structure comprises two floors: the lower floor served as the miller's dwelling, while the upper floor housed the grain-grinding machinery.